interdisciplinary approach in education

The engaging infographics in this book help students successfully comprehend a large amount of data and answer corresponding questions. With a variety of high-interest science and social studies topics, these infographics are perfect to use individually for skill review or as an instructional resource. Students will learn to use a variety of nonfiction text features such as headings, diagrams, maps, sidebars, time lines, graphs, and more.

"Go beyond theory and learn how to systematically integrate STEAM and Maker spaces that prepare students for real-world experiences. This engaging resource outlines step-by-step processes to help anyone start their STEAM and Maker journey. Includes charts, checklists, web links, and profiles to help you make meaningful subject area connections and tap your students' natural curiosity"--Back cover.

A guide for teachers and parents of children in grades 3 through 6 that offers suggestions for increasing children's interest in informational books about a wide variety of topics.

Offers twenty-six theme-based literature units for use in elementary classrooms--providing basic background information about each topic, providing a list of related themes, featuring suggestions for activities, and including annotated bibliographies.

Presents guidance and tools for teaching fifth through ninth graders how to write responsively on fiction and nonfiction, providing lessons, activities, and assessments.

A guide to developing readers in the academic disciplines, including instructional tools and examples from science, mathematics, history and social studies, English language arts, music, and more.

Addresses the anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards and explores the fundamentals of reading instruction.